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Seamless Trade Booking

A Logistics Firm Achieved 50% Faster Trade Booking with Streamlined Invoicing & Trade Execution

Operational Challenge

The client, a global shipments and logistics firm struggled with inefficiencies in invoicing and trade execution, leading to errors, delays, and compliance risks due to a legacy CTRM system. Manual invoicing processes lacked governance, while slow approvals caused reconciliation bottlenecks. Trade execution was impacted by the absence of Straight Through Processing (STP), increasing operational risks and booking errors. 

Additionally, limited validation controls led to trade rejections and inefficiencies. As an on-premise system, it lacked scalability, restricting real-time access and collaboration. To enhance accuracy, automation, and agility, the firm transitioned to a modern CTRM solution, integrating automated workflows and validation controls to streamline financial and trading operations.
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KEY RESULTS

~50%

 Faster
Trade
Booking

Enabled Straight Through Processing (STP) to accelerate trade execution and reduce manual effort.

~30%

Reduced Reconciliation Time

Implemented automated trade matching, minimizing
errors and improving
accuracy.

~95%

Faster
Month-End
Closing

Streamlined financial
workflows to enhance
efficiency and reporting
speed.

A Strategic Approach to Project Success

To enhance operational efficiency, accuracy, and compliance, we implemented structured workflows across Invoice Control, Straight Through Processing (STP), and Price Curve Management within Aspect, ensuring seamless integration with the ERP and trading systems.

Expertise on Demand

Invoice Validation & Accuracy

The offshore Settlement team validated trades before invoice generation in Aspect, ensuring only accurate and complete trade data proceeded to invoicing.

Four-Eye Review & Governance

A Settlement Lead performs a rigorous four-eye check to verify invoice details against trade records, ensuring compliance and minimizing financial discrepancies before approval.

Seamless ERP Integration

Approved invoices were automatically transferred into the ERP system, eliminating manual data entry and reducing reconciliation errors, improving financial reporting efficiency.

Real-Time Trade Execution via STP

Enabled Straight Through Processing (STP) for automatic trade booking on ICE and CME, significantly reducing manual intervention and preventing trade execution delays.

Proactive Trade Validation & Alerts

Implemented a real-time notification system that flagged any attempt to book a non-configured product, preventing trade rejections and ensuring alignment with approved instruments.

Price Curve Controls & Governance

 Introduced a structured price curve request and approval process in Zema and Aspect, ensuring modifications were systematically reviewed, approved, and accurately mapped to maintain data integrity.

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Unlock operational efficiency and reliability with Value Creed’s services. Optimize performance with fast, accurate data extraction, reconciliation, calculation, and reporting.

Key Takeaways

With Value Creed’s expertise, the team has transformed invoicing, trade execution, and financial workflows, creating a more efficient and controlled environment. By implementing automation, governance controls, and seamless integration, the team minimized operational risks and enhanced process reliability.

With a modernized CTRM system, the firm benefited from greater scalability, accuracy, and compliance, enabling more informed decision-making and streamlined financial operations. This transformation empowered the client to focus on strategic growth, risk management, and operational excellence, ensuring agility and competitiveness in an evolving market.

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